Orthodontic practices near Settle
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Settle; 15 practices within 20. The closest is Station House Dental Care in Barnoldswick, 11.3 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Station House Dental CareBarnoldswick | 11.3 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (331 reviews) |
| Renovo DentalChatburn | 12.9 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (385 reviews) |
| Colne Dental CareColne | 15.4 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (64 reviews) |
| Smyli OrthodonticsColne | 15.4 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| Barrowford Dental PracticeBarrowford | 15.6 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (71 reviews) |
| Oakland Family Dental & OrthodonticsNelson | 16.3 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (59 reviews) |
| The Brace PlaceGlusburn | 16.6 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (102 reviews) |
| Caton Dental & Implants PracticeCaton | 17.7 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (6 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Settle with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Barnoldswick, 11.3 miles south; the next are Chatburn (12.9 miles south) and Colne (15.4 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Barnoldswick | 1 | 11.3 miles south |
| Chatburn | 1 | 12.9 miles south |
| Colne | 2 | 15.4 miles south |
| Barrowford | 1 | 15.6 miles south |
| Nelson | 1 | 16.3 miles south |
| Glusburn | 1 | 16.6 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Settle
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Renovo Dental in Chatburn (5.0 from 385 reviews), 12.9 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Renovo DentalChatburn | 5.0 (385 reviews) | 12.9 miles south |
| Standish Street Dental LtdBurnley | 5.0 (106 reviews) | 19.3 miles south |
| Station House Dental CareBarnoldswick | 4.9 (331 reviews) | 11.3 miles south |
| Briercliffe Road Dental PracticeBurnley | 4.9 (216 reviews) | 18.5 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Settle at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | North Yorkshire |
| NHS dental services | NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Larger rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Population | 3,659 |
| Residents under 16 | 11.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,056 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.6% aged 16 to 24 and 24.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 20.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 188 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within North Yorkshire | 651st closest to an orthodontic practice of 935 places in the county (the county median is 8.2 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.2% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in North Yorkshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Preston Dental School, Preston — 28 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Settle College — 0.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 561 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 377 schools, 86,087 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 30.2% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Station House Dental Care, Barnoldswick — 11 miles Renovo Dental, Chatburn — 13 miles Colne Dental Care, Colne — 15 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 25 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 15 within 20 miles |
Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE school statistics and Get Information About Schools, OHID Fingertips, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Getting orthodontic treatment from Settle
From Settle the nearest practice is Station House Dental Care in Barnoldswick, 11.3 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. 15 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Smyli Orthodontics (15.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Station House Dental Care (11.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Settle list clear aligners, the nearest 11.3 miles away.
For NHS treatment, which is free for eligible under-18s and reached by dentist referral rather than by contacting a practice: NHS dental services around Settle are commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Station House Dental Care in Barnoldswick, 11.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Preston Dental School in Preston, about 28 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Settle to Station House Dental Care is roughly 25 minutes each way. A course of fixed braces typically means 10 to 20 visits (a consultation, the fitting, 7 to 17 adjustments and the removal), which from here comes to about 290 to 590 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £130 to £265 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 180 to 290 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 20.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Settle
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Orthodontist in Settle: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Settle? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It connects local orthodontic research in Settle with the wider North Yorkshire area. Settle — a small town with a population of around 3,659 — is covered on this page specifically.
What official data says about Settle
Officially, Settle is categorised as larger rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Settle falls under NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 11.4% of Settle's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 4.2% of the 2,056 residents in Settle's census neighbourhood, below the 6.2% average across North Yorkshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Settle; the nearest is about 11 miles away. 30.2% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Settle are served by secondary schools including Settle College (0.3 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 377 schools and 86,087 pupils across Settle's Local Authority. Settle's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Settle is Preston Dental School in Preston, about 28 miles away.
About Settle
Around 3,659 people live in Settle, which is a small town within North Yorkshire. The nearest other location we cover is Upper Settle, under 1 km to the east.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Giggleswick, Upper Settle, Langcliffe, Stackhouse, Mearbeck, and Rathmell.
Useful local orthodontic context for Settle
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Settle. The nearest recorded are Station House Dental Care in Barnoldswick, about 11 miles away; Renovo Dental in Chatburn, about 13 miles away; and Colne Dental Care, about 15 miles away.
The Orthodontic Journey in Settle
Orthodontic treatment in Settle is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Settle follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Settle
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Settle has the full spectrum of options. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Settle — Local Context
Orthodontic practices in and around Settle vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. ONS classifies Settle as larger rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Settle falls under NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 11.4% of Settle's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 4.2% of the 2,056 residents in Settle's census neighbourhood, below the 6.2% average across North Yorkshire. People in Settle usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 11 miles away. 30.2% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Settle are Settle College (0.3 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Settle's Local Authority has 377 schools educating 86,087 pupils (DfE data). Settle sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Settle is Preston Dental School, Preston, about 28 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Settle itself. The closest on record are Station House Dental Care in Barnoldswick, about 11 miles away; Renovo Dental in Chatburn, about 13 miles away; and Colne Dental Care, about 15 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Settle. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Settle
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Settle, North Yorkshire within a broader nearby area. You can keep exploring with related pages for Giggleswick, Upper Settle, Langcliffe, Stackhouse, Mearbeck, and Rathmell.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Settle
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Settle often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Settle?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Settle is Station House Dental Care in Barnoldswick, about 11.3 miles to the south. The next closest are Renovo Dental (12.9 miles) and Colne Dental Care (15.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Settle?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Settle, 0 practices within 10 miles and 15 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Barnoldswick, 11.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Settle?
The nearest practice to Settle that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Station House Dental Care in Barnoldswick, about 11.3 miles to the south. Others nearby include Colne Dental Care (15.4 miles) and The Brace Place (16.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Settle, North Yorkshire?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Settle, North Yorkshire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.